"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Sun, 29 Oct 2006 12:18:45 GMT, Gene Kearns
wrote:

Solid carbide drill, slow speed, *extremely* rigid set-up (in a
milling machine or the like), heavy coolant, and *lots* of
patience.....

I was speculating that it must take something like that. Always
wanted to have a milling machine, maybe I could cost justify it if
broke more bolts and easy outs. :-)


My son is getting rid of an old Bridgeport that I had bought years ago for
the company.
The ways are a bit worn, but for home projects I think it would be fine. I
am thinking of putting it in the corner of my garage, but I have to figure
out how to run a 3 phase motor on the 240 volt, single phase house power. I
suppose I could change the motor... or get one of those converters that
produces 3 phases power from single phase.

I learned though ... the Bridgeport is only half the story. I also need to
raid the tool bin for chucks, bits, end mills, etc.

Eisboch